Click Magazine-- February 2012

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CONTENTS february 2012 • Volume 6 No. 2

features 2012 Northwest Mississippi weddiNg register

49 real weddiNgs 62 top treNds 64 Beautiful Bouquets 68 hot spots

events

12 ole Miss luNcheoN 13 Nutcracker 14 filliN statioN’s cigars uNder the stars 16 cardiNals golf scraMBle 18 toy ride & christMas tree lightiNg 21 Blue daze Bistro wiNe tastiNg

on the Cover photograph By BrittaNy Baker

This page

Bride Jessica James Photography by Kevin Barre

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CLICK CONTENTS february 2012 • Volume 6 No. 2

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The Dress This season’s timeless gowns

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Dorcas Smith Owner of Low’s Bridal and Formal

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Valery Smith Executive director of Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.

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health

The Heart of the Matter Tips to keep you heart-healthy

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reader recipe

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Carrot Cake Dish courtesy of Rhonda Pressgrove

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diNiNg out

Romantic Dining Dinner plans to impress your loved one

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Destination Celebration

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CLICK myclickmag.com JoNathaN pittMaN Publisher

aNgie pittMaN Associate Publisher

hallie Mckay Editor-in-Chief

FASHION Style Director roB earNheart

ART & DESIGN Art Director detric staNciel Associate Art Director crace alexaNder Graphic Designer liNdsey BeiN

CONTRIbuTOR WRITERS amydale photography Brittany Baker kevin Barre russell hays Marie tretiakovam kirk houston angie howarth robert long Jaime Newsom terri smith amanda warner CONTRIbuTING PHOTOGRAPHERS tina Bailey with desoto image photography lisa chapman annabella charles photography ivy dover adam hudson Jonathan Blocker with allison rodgers photography Mike lee ADVERTISING Advertising Director lyla Mcalexander

Melanie dupree Jamie Boland donnah turner

To list your event for coverage on our Social Calendar to get CLICKed, call Angie Pittman at 662.429.6397 ext 251 or email angie@phpublishingllc.com ©2012 P.H. Publishing. Click must give permission for any material contained herein to be reproduced in any manner. Any advertisements published in Click do not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser’s services or products. Click Magazine is published monthly by the P.H. Publishing, LLC. p: 662.429.6397 | f: 662.429.5229 fEbruary 2012 | CLICK 7

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HALLIE MCkAy

click | Letter from the editor

the art of the haNdwritteN letter For as long as people could write, the finest expressions of love have been penned in handwritten letters of love. Some of my favorites include: a letter from President Woodrow Wilson who wrote to his second wife Edith: “You are more wonderful and lovely in my eyes than you ever were before; and my pride and joy and gratitude that you should love me with such a perfect love are beyond all expression, except in some great poem which I cannot write,” a letter from President Ronald Reagan to Nancy Reagan: “I more than love you, I’m not whole without you. You are life itself to me. When you are gone I’m waiting for you to return so I can start living again,” and finally this line from one of the many letters John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail: “Dear Miss Saucy, I hereby order you to give me as many kisses and as many hours of your company as I shall please to demand, and charge them to my account.”

In the era of text, email, Facebook and Twitter, there is hardly an opportunity or reason for one to handwrite any form of correspondence. And while the prevalence of the written letter is perhaps nowhere stronger than in the homes of fine Southern women, I believe it’s still a dying tradition which desperately needs remedying. The U.S. Postal Service announced in December

that due to several factors, including a drop of 10 billion letters in the past 20 years, the agency would be undergoing drastic cuts which would reduce the number of delivery routes, cut jobs and increase the time it takes a letter to arrive at its destination. The prospect of one day no longer receiving letters makes me think about what makes them so special in the first place.

While technology provides us the luxury of convenience, an email is hardly a piece of correspondence you keep and put in a memory book. Or maybe, it’s the excitement of going to the mailbox and finding your name and address scrawled on a personal letter. As a student at Briarcrest Christian High School, my grandfather (or papa, as I call him), would send me handwritten letters at least once or twice a year. Even though we lived only minutes from each other it was an affectionate gesture I will always admire. His letters continued after I went to college and even after I moved to New York and today I still have every letter he’s ever written to me. For me, the letter is something you can hold and keep with you always knowing that someone thought so much of you that they took the time to write it down in words, buy a stamp and find your address.

Whatever the reason, handwritten letters are a memento to be cherished. For all the guys out there who will soon be in a panic looking for Valentine’s Day ideas, take my advice: nothing comes off better than when it comes from the heart. Take inspiration from one of the affectionate writings of admirable men mentioned above and pen a love letter. (A dozen red roses probably wouldn’t hurt, either.)

After all, nothing says romance like a few terms of endearment for the woman who has captured your heart. For the February issue of Click, our staff wanted to celebrate this month of romance with a compilation of love stories. Our Northwest Mississippi wedding register is a warm and inspiring collection of newlyweds that is sure to renew or reinforce your faith in love. Be sure to check out our first-ever wedding register on page 49 We hope you enjoy these stories as much as we enjoyed putting them together. Don’t forget to submit your Southern wedding for a chance to be featured in next year’s bridal issue.

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click | Contributors

FE BRUA RY 2012

Annabella

Hope Newsom

Michelle Jaime

Brandon

Annabella Brandon is a Southern born photographer who specializes in wedding and still-life photography. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines, both local and international, in addition to several wedding blogs. Brandon enjoys old movies, buying furniture, anything vintage, 60’s folk music, Etsy, wedding blogs and all things pretty and feminine. You can check out her work by flipping to this month’s entertaining feature on page 71.

Lisa

Chapman

When photographer Lisa Chapman isn’t behind the camera, she’s pounding the pavement training for her next marathon.

From an early age, Chapman always had a camera in her hand, however, only in the last few years has she pursued the passion as a career. Among her favorite subjects to photograph are her husband and two children. Chapman currently resides in Olive Branch where she specializes in shooting family and children’s portraits as well as weddings. See her photographs on page 41.

Kirk

Robert

Long

A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Long is an award-winning journalist who has covered Mississippi and the American South for the past quarter century. His work has appeared in numerous publications including an extensive career in newspapers and recently as a contributing writer for Mississippi magazine. Long is presently the community editor for the DeSoto Times-Tribune.

This month, he interviews Valery Smith, Executive Director of Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on page 28. Long resides in the city of Hernando with his wife Laura and daughter Annie.

For inspiring event design, flip to “Destination Celebration“ page 71. Hope and Newsom are the owners and lead designers of Social Butterflies, LLC, and have a combined 20 years of experience in the wedding and special events industry. They have planned numerous notable events including celebrity weddings, charity gala’s and Super Sweet 16’s for the hit show on MTV. The “Butterflies,” as they have been affectionately called by industry friends, received the NACE Award (National Association of Catering Executives) for Best Event Production with a budget of more than $75,000 in 2011.

Houston

As owner of Mid-South Shows and producer of the annual Mid-South Wedding Show, Kirk Houston has worked with hundreds of brides. Read “Top Trends” on page 62. Prior to producing bridal shows, Houston worked in the night club industry where he became the founding member and president of the Mid South Disc Jockey Association, a non-profit organization designed to over-see the DJ industry and provide DJ services for weddings, reunions and events through out the mid-south area. It was through working with the association that put him into the wedding business.

Terri Ferguson

Smith

Smith is currently the community editor of the DeSoto Times-Tribune. Prior to her position as editor, Smith was the lifestyles editor and business editor of the Delta Democrat Times in Greenville where she also covered city hall, school board and other issues. Smith is also the former managing editor of The Daily Star in Grenada and former news editor of The Democrat in Senatobia. Read her interview with Shelly Johnstone, director of Community Development for the City of Hernando, on page 41.

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The UniversiTy of Mississippi aluMNi luNcheoN alumni and friends of ole Miss joined for the passing of the gavel from the outgoing desoto rebel club president, cody allen to the new incoming president, Justin Burns. the luncheon, which featured chancellor dan Jones, was held on January 11, 2012 at whispering woods hotel and conference center. photography by tina Bailey

Photos: 1 Clay Cavett, Ashley Jones and Scott Thompson 2 Shirley Stevens and Kathy Tipler 3 Amy Sammons and Heather Brucks 4 Larry Bryan and George Hilliard 5 Lauren Childers and Port Kaigler 6 George Ready and Raina McClure 7 Bob Blackmon, Barry Bridgeforth and Walt Star 8 Sunny Stuckey and Dan Jones

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Mid-soUTh BalleT TheaTre the classic ”Nutcracker” perforMaNce The Mid South Ballet Theatre delighted its audience with a performance of the classic, “Nutcracker” on December 2nd. Photography by Ivy Dover

Photos: 1 Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Holman 2 Adalenne Cole, Amanda Dominguez and Catrina Curtis 3 Mehan Harris, Phoebe Wendel and Gwendolyn Riecke 4 Ben and Nora Simmons 5 Chris Johnson and Catrina Curtis 6 Rence Phillips and Ashley Davidson 7 Caleb Cooley and Ashton Curtiss 8 Blake Burnett and Ben Simmons

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fillin sTaTion Grille cigars uNder the stars it was an evening of live music, premium cigars, single malt scotch, bourbon and hearty fall beers at the event hosted by fillin station grille. prizes included humidors, cutters and sporting tickets. photography by tina Bailey

PHOTOS: 1 Christina Wilhite and Jennifer Hanlon 2 Daly Foncree and Vilori Inge 3 Greg Pilant and Tasha Kennon 4 Jimmy Tharp and John Coalter 5 John and Stacey Coalter 6 Missy Etling and Jana Joplin 7 Rob Hunter and Preston Lamm

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6Th annUal desoTo Cardinals golf scraMBle the desoto cardinals youth baseball teams, held their biggest fundraiser of the year on october 28th, 2011. it was held at wedgewood golf course, with lunch donated and provided by Maria’s cantina. photography by Mike lee

PHOTOS: 1 Brian Helms, David Cole and Chad Chan 2 Anthony Jordan, Dustin McElroy 3 Jamy Kreyer and Chris Russell 4 Robby Robertson and Steve Moore 5 Ricky Lewis and Todd Wilson 6 Jason Esfeld, Tom Bjornerud and Aaron Ebeling 7 Chris Newsom

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fillin sTaTion Grille toy ride & christMas tree lightiNg the air at fillin station grille was filled with holiday spirit as children and parents attended a toy ride and tree lighting. photography by tina Bailey

Photos: 1 Brandon Hill, Kelsey Steed, Daytra and Vincent Hill 2 Emily Panhorst and Santa 3 Zachary Bailey 4 Jimmy Karras and Nic Seymour

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BlUe daze BisTro wiNe tastiNg guests enjoyed a sampling of six different wines along with some delicious food at the Blue daze Bistro event on November 2nd. photography by tina Bailey

PHOTOS: 1 Ashley Havens and Jessie Pastori 2 Christina and Chris Wilhite 3 Deborah Frazzier and Ashley Hanson 4 Kelly Pouliot, Paul Holland, Brian Hobbs and Heather Harrison 5 Micheala Shurden and Lauren Lantz. 6 Jared Shurden and Rory Treadwell

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click | profiLe from its humble pharmacy location into the town’s elegantly refurbished old railroad hotel in 1997. The three-story building, which dates back to 1915, is a beauty in itself with high ceilings, chandeliers, tile floors, and elegant display of all things bridal.

Dorcas Prince’s mother, Margo Low, started selling wedding dresses in a small room above the family’s pharmacy in 1976. “She had gone to market to buy children’s clothes which they regularly sold in the pharmacy at that time and a sales representative had encouraged her to look at wedding gowns,” says Mrs. Prince. “At the time she wasn’t sure Brinkley was big enough but she bought six that day and when she got back she sold her first gown right out of the box.”

“We’ve even had brides come as far as Italy,” says Mrs. Prince.

dorcas PrINCE Low’s Bridal and Formal

| By Hallie McKay | | Photography Tina Bailey | Standing in the spacious lobby among ten or so brides and their mothers all seated at café tables eagerly filling out information cards, Dorcas Prince is in her element. As one of the country’s

largest vendors in wedding dresses, Mrs. Prince, who owns Low’s Bridal and Formal with her husband, Stanley, caters to hundreds of brides each year.

Just an hour drive from DeSoto County, Low’s Bridal and Formal is located in the small town of Brinkley, Arkansas. Dorcas and Stanley moved the family enterprise

Today, Low’s Bridal and Formal houses nearly 3,000 gowns for brides to choose from. Dress sizes range from 0 to 25 and come in an array of styles: from strapless, A-line, sleeveless, beaded, lace, silk, organza, and any shade of white— you would be hard-pressed to find a better selection anywhere else. Dresses start at $250 and go all the way up to $7,000. Low’s Bridal and Formal also carries veils, bridesmaid dresses, shoes, gloves, flower girl dresses and any other type of wedding accessory you might imagine.

Brides are encouraged to call ahead for an appointment, as there is rarely a slow time at Low’s. Busy season occurs in January and February so it’s best to schedule an appointment on a weekday during this time. Budget-conscious brides should make a point to visit Low’s during one of their two annual sales.

Gowns can be bought off the rack and some new designs can be purchased for half the original price.

Entering into the world of fine bridal attire, guests are greeted with their personal sales consultant who works one-on-one with the future bride to help her find the perfect dress. A pink card which lists information regarding price range, style and size of dress is given to

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each girl to fill out before perusing the vast number of gowns. From information gathered on the card, a sales consultant can effectively direct the bride to an area of interest and start from there. “I always encourage brides to come with an open mind. Often times a girl walks in here with a picture of what she wants and then when she puts on the dress it doesn’t look anything like she imagined,” says Mrs. Prince “Sometimes the perfect dress is one she never imagined.”

While the majority of its clientele originate from Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi, Mrs. Prince says she sees brides from all parts of the country and abroad. “We’ve even had brides come as far as Italy,” says Mrs. Prince. Satisfied customers are not hard to come by.

One can simply look at the hundreds of thank-you notes which Low’s has preserved under glass tabletops in the cafe area to understand the value brides place on this precious Southern institution.

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A wing and a prayer for wounded wildlife | By Robert Long | Birds of a feather tend to flock together. Valery Smith, executive director of Missis-

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sippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc., says she is most definitely a kindred spirit with the wounded animals she helps rescue. Mississippi Wild-

life Rehabilitation, Inc. was formed in 1995 to help rescue and care for wildlife hit by cars, injured by pets, poi-

soned and animals who have become injured while entangled or trapped, shot illegally, or displaced by a vanishing habitat.

Smith also provides assistance for wild creatures who were ill- advisedly and illegally kept as pets. “I can’t really remember when I first fell in love with animals,” says Smith as she carries a cage containing a great barred owl down a long winding path at the ARK, the Arkabutla Nature Center trails near Arkabutla State Park. “What I remember is the children in the neighborhood, especially those mean little boys who would catch June bugs. They would tie thread around their legs and fly them around, and sometimes it would tear their legs off. I was always gathering up June bugs and trying to glue their legs back on. I couldn’t have been more than seven.”

Smith says the brown and white striped owl she helped rescue had been struck by a car in Tate County. Smith helped nurse the creature back to good health so that it could be released. Smith slipped on a pair of heavy leather gloves so that the owl’s sharp talons wouldn’t rip her skin. Once out of its cage, the owl flapped its wings and sat on the ledge of an outdoor amphitheater constructed this past summer at the ARK Center Trails Area.

The owl then flew to the hollowed-out remains of a dead pine tree, only to be pestered by a woodpecker. After watching his benefactor from a safe distance, it flew away.

Smith says she feels most at home in the outdoors. In Arkansas, she and her husband lived in a remote cabin. “That was wonderful,” Smith says,

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adding that it was a medical emergency that caused them to move back to civilization. Smith contracted multiple sclerosis and even lost her eyesight for a time. Thankfully, her eyesight was restored after undergoing treatment in DeSoto County.”That was about the time I was talking to God. I said I am here for whatever you want me to be. I just hope it has something to do with animals.”

Smith says she can also trace her love for animals to her grandmother.

“She was always rescuing birds and bunnies and ducks,” Smith said. “If you’re around it, that’s what you are going to like.”

”That was about the time I was talking to God. I said I am here for whatever you want me to be. I just hope it has something to do with animals.”

Smith gives Native American names to the animals she rescues. Smith, who has Apache ancestry, said she has heard legends and stories about her great-grandmother who was fullblooded Apache. It’s that ancient, caring spirit now imparted to Smith which guides her.

Smith said the will animals who come into her care, often arrive with little more than a wing and a prayer. “They come in so devastated, emaciated and injured,” Smith says. “You work so hard and you pour your heart into it to get them well.

Some of these animals really speak to your heart.”

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“People can come out and enjoy nature and teach their children all about wildlife,” says Smith. “It’s everybody’s responsibility to take care of the things that God has given us and this is the most precious,” Smith says with a wide sweep of her hands. “The woods and the trees and everything.”

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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, one in every six adults in the United States has high cholesterol. As the leading cause of heart disease, high total cholesterol nearly doubles an individual’s risk for heart failure. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women in the United States, which is home to 34.5 million people with high blood cholesterol. In Mississippi alone, 39 percent of the population has been diagnosed with high blood cholesterol.

But how much do you really know about this silent killer? Simply stated, cholesterol is a fat-like substance produced by the body and found in some foods that serves vital bodily functions such as the manufacturing of bile acids, hormones and fat-soluble vitamins.

It is when blood cholesterol levels are elevated that this essential serum becomes hazardous to your health. “High blood cholesterol can lead to coronary

artery disease, heart attack, peripheral vascular disease and stroke,” says Dr. David Wolford, a cardiology specialist at the Stern Cardiovascular Center in Germantown, Tennessee.

The Components of Cholesterol Guidelines set by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) recommend everyone over the age of 20 years have a “fasting lipoprotein profile.” “For individuals with a family history of heart disease, earlier checking of cholesterol levels and ratios should be conducted,” says Dr. Wolford. A fasting lipoprotein profile is a blood test that measures total cholesterol, lowdensity lipoproteins (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and triglycerides. The results of this blood cholesterol screening are then compared to acceptable ranges set out by the NCEP. Total cholesterol is a measure of LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and other lipid components. “A number less than

200 is a desirable level corresponding to the decreased risk of heart disease,” Dr. Wolford says. “Anything over 240 puts an individual at higher risk for heart disease.”

Although cholesterol numbers are helpful, more crucial information can be gathered from the HDL and LDL levels of blood cholesterol. “It is usually the ratio of LDL and its components that is the most important predictor for the development of atherosclerosis (the deposition of cholesterol in the vessel wall), “ Dr. Wolford explains.

HDL is considered “good” because it carries cholesterol away from arteries and back to the liver where it is passed from the body. Generally, HDL levels of 60 or greater is a desired range.” Anything less than 50 (for women) or 40 (for men) puts an individual at major risk for heart disease,” Dr. Wolford adds.

LDL or “bad” cholesterol is responsible for the buildup of plaque along artery walls. Over time, plaque causes hardening of the arterial wall and can cause restricted blood flow to the heart.

The optimal range for LDL levels is less than 100 with 160-189 being high.

The final component of a blood cholesterol screening includes the number of triglycerides. As a form of fat in the body, triglycerides can greatly influence an individual’s risk of heart disease. A healthy range for triglyceride levels should be less than 150. “Elevated triglycerides can be due to obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, excess alcohol and a diet high in carbohydrates,” says Dr. Wolford. “People with high triglycerides often have low HDL levels.

This unfavorable ratio is often seen in diabetics.”

Treatment by Prevention Responsible people who get regular cholesterol screenings can delay progression—and even sometimes remove the effects of high cholesterol entirely—through early detection and lifestyle modifications.

“The best treatment honestly is prevention,” says Dr. Wolford. “Once the disease process of atherosclerosis develops, all of our efforts turn to slowing down the progression of the disease through diet, exercise and lifestyle modification.”

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Get Active Physical activity and weight management are lifestyle modifications that lower LDL levels, increase HDL levels and reduce triglycerides, in turn lowering the risk of heart disease. “Everyone should receive at least 30 minutes of moderate to rigorous aerobic activity most days of the week,” says Sonia Watkins, a certified personal trainer and healthy behavior coach through the Cooper Institute in Dallas, Texas. “Whether running or jumping rope, an individual should perform at 50-85 percent of their maximum heart rate.”

In regards to intensity, Watkins says you should be breathing hard and sweating, yet still able to hold light conversation. In addition to regular cardio, which raises HDL levels, Watkins incorporates strength training for lean muscles that help lower total cholesterol as well as LDL levels. Strength training is easy to do and includes any weight-bearing activity such as push-ups or lunges.

Know What You Eat Perhaps the most crucial to lowering cholesterol is what we put in our bodies.

Lora Lyons, an AFPA certified nutritionist and wellness consultant who works with patients to lower their cholesterol, recommends keeping a food diary to keep people accountable for what they’re eating. “The top three problems I see consistently with clients who have high cholesterol are: too much of the wrong kind of fats; not enough of the good fats; and a lack of fiber,” says Lyons.

Saturated fat is among the most harmful types of fat. Those trying to lower their cholesterol should stay away from products such as red meat, dairy, hydrogenated oils and processed or packaged foods. Lyons says saturated fat intake should be minimal.

Instead, she says to look for healthy types like monounsaturated fasts (found in foods like extra virgin olive oil, nuts, seeds, nut butters and olives) and omega three fats (found in cold water fish, flax and avocados as well as many other foods).

The final ingredient to a healthy diet is a substantial amount of fiber. “On average, men need 30-40 grams of fiber daily while women need just 25-30 grams,” says Lyons.

Foods rich in fiber include whole grains, nuts, apples and beans. “Think of fiber as the ‘mover,’ the part of your diet that cleans and moves toxins out of your body,” Lyons says. “The proper amount of fiber can also help rid your body of excess cholesterol.” fEbruary 2012 | CLICK 33

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Medical Intervention When lifestyle modifications fail to lower cholesterol, lipid-lowering medications are used for high-risk patients. “Once cholesterol levels are beyond the therapeutics of medical management, intervention may be required,” says Dr. Wolford. “Historically, this was coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), but currently the majority of patients can be treated with balloon angioplasty or stenting.”

Lunch • Large salad filled with vegetables “that encompass as many colors of the rainbow as possible, “ says Lyons.

The deeper, darker and richer colors represent elevated antioxidant levels.”

Add an appropriate amount of protein for your body size and a small amount of healthy fat such as avocado, walnuts or olive oil-based salad dressing.

• Whole what turkey sandwich (hold the mayo and try a small amount of hummus,

instead). You can mustard and veggies for added taste.

Dinner • Pick a lean protein in a portion appropriate to your body size. Fill the rest of your plate with complex carbohydrates like roasted vegetables or green salad.

Try any of the following: grilled salmon, tuna, chicken or pork tenderloin paired with squash, zucchini, onion and grape tomatoes.

HEALTHLY OPTIONS Looking to lower your bad cholesterol?

Try this sample menu from Lora Lyons, an AFPA certified nutritionist and wellness consultant.

Breakfast • Wrap filled with egg whites and your favorite vegetables (or salsa) and a side of fruit • Fat free plain Greek yogurt mixed with your choice of berries, a small amount of flaxseed oil, cinnamon and vanilla extract.

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ingreDients: 3 cups grated or shredded carrots 1 ½ cups cooking oil 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 4 whole eggs 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), optional

Directions: Grease and flour three 9 inch cake pans. Cream oil and sugar together and then add carrots. Add in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Sift together the remaining dry ingredients and add to the egg mixture, mixing well. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or till toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 3 minutes, then remove from pans and let cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting 16 ounce box powdered sugar (add in a bit more if frosting is too thin) 8 ounce cream cheese, softened to room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract Cream together and frost cooled cake.

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The Como Steakhouse Just a thirty minute drive South, Como steakhouse, situated in a 125-year-old mercantile store, is rich in local history. Succulent cuts of meat are cooked in this open-kitchen concept and guests have access to several rooms and a full bar. The steakhouse is an easy place for couples to melt away and get lost in each other while sharing a delicious meal. The steakhouse also boasts several delectable desserts, such as their homemade cheesecake.

201 Main St., Como 662.526.9529, thecomosteakhouse.com The Blue Daze Bistro Named after the annual flower, the blue daze, Hernando’s newest bistro is sure to blossom into one of North Mississippi’s most romantic places to dine. The restaurant was built in an old home affectionately known as “The Little Blue House” on historic Commerce Street. Blue Daze Bistro was even awarded Hernando’s Beautification Award for staying true to the historic look of downtown Hernando. With a friendly staff and cozy atmosphere, it’s easy to see why couples flock to this bistro for an intimate meal and glass of wine.

Menu items range from $7 to $26, making Blue Daze an excellent choice for diners with a range of budgets.

Be sure to call early for reservations, as space will be limited for Valentine’s night.

221 E Commerce St., Hernando 662.469.9304, bluedazebistro.com Mesquite Chophouse For a true fine dining experience in DeSoto County, try Mesquite Chophouse in Southaven. The primecut steaks are grilled to perfection and served with generous sides like garlic mashed potatoes and lobster macaroni and cheese. With exceptional attention to detail, low lights and candles on every table, Mesquite Chophouse is sure to deliver that romantic ambience for a special night out.

5960 Getwell Rd., Southaven 662.890.2467, mesquitechophouse.com Café Bonne Terre Relax, rejoice and remember—three words which describe the mission of owners and staff at Bonne Terre.

Located at the beautiful 15 room bread and breakfast, this restaurant has come to be a destination for couples all over Mississippi and Memphis. Everyone at Bonne Terre looks forward to Valentine’s Day. Each year, engagements are a routine occurrence with the staff often participating to make each event special.

4715 Church Rd. W., Nesbit 662.781.5100, bonneterreinn.com City Grocery Housed in a late-nineteenth century livery stable, this popular restaurant in Oxford’s historic downtown square is run by Chef John Currence, a recipient of the James Beard Award in 2009. With an ever-changing menu (once every six-eight weeks), City Grocery consistently provides customers with new, savory entrees

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that never disappoint. Be sure to try the signature gulf shrimp and don’t skip the __ for desert. Dinner entrees range from $24 to $34. Arrive early and enjoy drinks on the attractive second-story balcony overlooking the square.

152 Courthouse Square, Oxford 662.232.8080, citygroceryonline.com Bangkok Alley If it’s sushi you’re interested in, Bangkok Alley is the place to go. Traditional Thai cuisine, an extensive wine list and fresh sushi will tempt you to get lost in a crosscultural experience. With entrees ranging from $12 to $20, Bangkok Alley is an affordable choice for a special night out.

Prices for sushi rolls range from $4.50 for a vegetable roll to $15 for salmon, crab, and shrimp rolls. For a more laid back yet still romantic Valentine’s Day, try Bangkok Alley in Southaven.

5960 Getwell Rd. #108, Southaven, MS 662.895.5455, bangkokalley.com

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but she — with the help of builders and the advice of friends — managed to create a beautiful home.

She started by removing carpet from the floors and the low ceiling in the front of the house. Johnstone practically gutted the inside, but she kept the original windows, adding a fireplace and refurbishing the kitchen.

After the renovation, only the floors, one ceiling and two bathtubs remained the same.

Where there was no staircase in the front of the house, there now stands a staircase salvaged from the original house that had been stored all those years.

“This house had been chopped up into apartments so there was an outside metal staircase and there was a really narrow, about the width of the refrigerator, staircase going to the second floor,” Johnstone said.

She added commercial grade Viking appliances and a commercial grade Frigidaire refrigerator to her kitchen and she installed French doors on the lower level. Her son built a screened-in porch on the back.

Her sun room doubles as her dining room and literally gleams as the sunlight reflects off the china and silver service.

She and her friends like to cook and entertain; she even uses

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her living room as meeting space for committees on which she serves.

“We all entertain a lot,” she said. “Our kids are grown. We mostly drink wine and cook.”

When the weather is good, she said, the French doors are open.

“It’s lovely to have a party and to be able to go in and out,” she said.

Her vision for the house was to be true to the age of the house and to the neighborhood.

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“It’s just a perfect house and I wanted to be the caretaker and steward of it and get it as nice and polished as it could be.”

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Brittany lynn ausburn

& Michael paul rikard

October 8, 2011

THE “I DO’S:” 100 guests attended the outdoor affair held at cedar ridge events in coldwater. the bride chose the venue for its natural, scenic beauty and country feel.

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING bORROWED & SOMETHING bLuE: Brittany wore her mother’s pearl earrings and her grandmother’s blue diamond ring to walk down the aisle. to complete her look, the bride wore a new pair of black boots underneath her gown.

THEME & DECORATION: the bride chose a black and white color scheme for the ceremony and reception. tables with white skirts and black toppers each had a centerpiece consisting of calla lillies in tall glass vases which were accented with a white monogrammed “r” and surrounded by a few candle votives. also on the table were miniature silver bells with instructions attached in white satin ribbon. as the bride and groom entered the reception, party guests “rang in” the newlywed couple. romantic lighting from the lanterns and numerous candles also added to the sweet ambiance.

GETTIN’ DOWN: during the reception, the sister of the bride popped her knee out of place while dancing to one of the dJ’s songs called “the cyclone.” bRIDES FAVORITE MOMENT: the first time they saw each other walking down the aisle.

THE GETAWAy: the couple honeymooned for a week in punta cana, dominican republic SOuRCES: Dress: roxanne’s Bridal Memphis, tN 901.767.0039, roxannesbridalsalon.com Venue & Catering: cedar ridge events coldwater, Ms Florist: debbie smith cedar ridge events 662.662.5888, cedarridgeevents.com Butterflies florist hernando, Ms 662.429.2342, hernandoflorist.com Photographer: desoto image photography hernando, Ms 901.326.4071, desotoimage.com Wedding Planner: Becky Nance cedar ridge events 662.662.5888, cedarridgeevents.com

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rachel caroline hoggard

& Benjamin rivers stigler

July 2, 2011

HOW THEy MET: rachel and Ben met when they were set up by mutual friends to go on a blind date.

THE PROPOSAL: the couple were engaged on august 14th, 2010. after what rachel thought was a day spent playing golf, Ben called to say he had a surprise for her. “he said the pro shop was having a big sale, so i immediately thought he had bought me my own set of golf clubs, which he had been talking about for some time,” says rachel. once at rachel’s house, Ben asked her to close her eyes and come out to the car. “he opened the door and told me to open my eyes. instead of seeing a set of golf clubs, i saw the ring and immediately started screaming yes!!”

THE “I DO’S:” the ceremony took place on July 2, 2011 at christ community church of hernando.

THE RECEPTION: over 200 guests attended the reception at Nail-More hall Banquet and conference center in southaven. the couple chose tradition southern fare which included fish, chicken, meatballs and bar-b-q tinis. instead of traditional party favors, the couple chose to make a donation to st. Jude.

THE GETAWAy: the couple honeymooned in seaside, florida.

SOuRCES: bakery: cakes by cynthia (no longer in business) Dress: low’s Bridal and formal Brinkley, ar 870.734.3244, lowsbridal.com Catering: first choice catering horn lake, Ms 662.342.2559, firstchoicecatering.com Florist: everblooms senatobia, Ms 662.562.7777 Wedding Planner: Bettye B. funderburk Photographer: russell hays Memphis, tN 901.681.0941, rhbrides.com Venue: Nail-More hall southaven, Ms 901.496.5411 52 CLICK | fEbruary 2012

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& lisa Manning

October 8, 2011 HOW THEy MET: one fate filled friday, lisa and her co-worker had decided to skip a book reading and instead, have dinner at the Broadmoor hotel in colorado springs. also at the hotel, was Marcus and a group of friends who were in town for the air force v. Navy football game. the two hit it off and before dinner ended, Marcus had invited lisa to join him at the football game.

THE PROPOSAL: after a couple of weeks of nervously carrying a diamond ring in his pocket, Marcus proposed to lisa on January 2nd, 2011.

MEMORAbLE MOMENT: the couple says their favorite part of the day was reading their vows and having the entire congregation join in. the “i do’s:” the couple said their vows at the scenic inn Bonne terre in Nesbit. “we really wanted a country setting where our out of town guests could stay through the weekend and enjoy the entire festivities and reunion,” says the bride.

SOuRCES: Cake: elyane wright hernando, Ms Catering: Bonne terre Nesbit, Ms 662.781.5100, bonneterreinn.com Dress: Marcella’s Bridal spokane, wa 509.466.5281, marcellaslaboutique.com Florist: dorothy’s k’s flowers & gifts hernando, Ms 662.429.9400, dorothyks.com Photographers: Marie tretiakovam Jamestown, Nc 802.598.4092 frameable Movements hernando, Ms frameablemoments.com Venue: Bonne terre Nesbitt, Ms 662.781.5100, bonneterreinn.com Wedding Planner: tracy scott & elyane wright hernando, Ms

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August 13, 2011

HOW THEy MET: although Mary and will were both honor graduates of the university of Mississippi, the two did not actually meet until they both took positions working on capitol hill in washington, d.c.

THE CEREMONy: the couple was married at six o’clock in the evening on august 13, 2011, at first presbyterian church of Jackson. the candlelight ceremony was officiated by the rev. doctor Jennings ligon duncan iii and the rev. fred edward games. the bride was married in the same sanctuary as her parents Joe and Janie purvis.

THE DRESS: the bride wore a gown of ivory organza over an oyster lining fashioned with a shirred strapless sweetheart neckline veed in the back and a natural waistline touched with a floral appliqué to the side front. the full skirt was overlaid with a cascading floral soutache design swept into a chapel train, and she wore a floating cape cut, ribbon edged veil of illusion.

THE RECEPTION: following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the old capitol inn, where guests enjoyed an extensive array of southern cuisine and music performed by the capitol city stage Band.

THE CAkE: the bride’s four-tiered wedding cake was adorned with an oversized gardenia bloom and flowing sugar petals that trailed down the side. the groom’s cake was a recreation of the united states capitol building in washington, dc.; a replica of the statue of freedom was the crowning feature on the dome.

SOuRCES: Photographer: adam hudson adam+alli photography 888.519.3025, adamplusalli.com Dress: luanne Jackson the Bridal path Jackson, Ms 601.982.8267, bridalpathinc.com

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christy leanne howell

& Brian cheslee Norwood September 9th, 2011 HOW THEy MET: christy and cheslee met while in high school. ten years after graduation their paths crossed again at the infamous love’s sports Bar while listening to music by gabby Johnson. “cheslee asked me for my phone number that night and he has called me every day since,” says christy.

THE PROPOSAL: on the evening of January 31st, 2011, the couple were hanging out at cheslee’s house and enjoying making each other laugh. when cheslee half-jokingly, half-serious asked christy if she was sure she wanted to marry him to which she replied, “yea, i’m pretty sure.” cheslee asked her two more times, even saying “are you real sure?” to which she replied, “yea, i’m real sure.” finally, cheslee asked the question one last time—this time in a more serious tone and with a ring. christy replied back with an emphatic “yes!” and began to cry tears of happiness.

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING bORROWED & SOMETHING bLuE: christy choose to wear her mother’s pearl earrings to accent her new strapless, a-line gown with a full train and gorgeous bodice embossed with pearls and crystals. her headpiece was borrowed from Matron of honor samantha Minyard and finishing off the tradition, the bride choose a soft blue nail color for her toes.

THE “I DO’S:” the two were wed in the sanctuary of hernando united Methodist church in a ceremony officiated by pastor Mark anderson.

SENTIMENTAL PROCESSIONAL: the bride and her father entered the sanctuary to “trumpet Voluntary” played by c.l. shaddock, stepfather of the groom.

TuSCAN-INSPIRED; the outdoor reception was held under a large tent south of the hernando courthouse square at the courtyard. the couple choose an italian theme for the menu and décor with array of delicious options including several pastas, meatballs, italian cheeses and meats, breadsticks, a vegetable and fruit spread and salad bar.

SWEET TOOTH: the square three-tier white wedding cake was made with butter cream icing and decorated with black accents and ribbon. guests were sent home with treats from the candy bar which included personalized hershey candy bars with a photo of the bride and groom.

SOuRCES: bakery: sarah embrey senatobia, Ms Dress: david’s Bridal southaven, Ms davidsbridal.com, 662.349.7344 Catering: reba Means senatobia, Ms 662.292.1855 Florist: patricia Billingsley petal pushers southaven, Ms 662.342.1832, thepetalpushersouthaven.com Wedding Planner: patricia Billingsley hernando, Ms Photographer: amydale photography Memphis, tN 901.351.1822, amydalephotography.com Videographer/Sound: gary higdon hernando, Ms

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Jessica lee James

& Jonathan Banner

September 3, 2011 HOW THEy MET: the couple grew up together in their hometown of hernando, however, it wasn’t until years later, in 2008 when Jonathan entered the Navy and moved to seattle, that the two began dating.

THE PROPOSAL: Jonathan proposed to Jessica on the evening of december 22nd, 2009 at hernando Baptist church. he told her they were helping move props for a christmas program, however, when they arrived they were all alone and the conversation started to turn into remembering some of their first memories spent together as pre-schoolers at hernando Baptist. “i turned around and he was down on one knee pulling a ring out from his shirt pocket,” says Jessica “he proposed saying he had loved me since we first met and that he wanted to spend forever together.”

THE “I DO’S:” the couple were joined in marriage by reverend chip hatcher at first presbyterian church in hernando.

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING bORROWED & SOMETHING bLuE: the bride wore her great grandmother’s platinum wedding band which had been passed down to her and her something new, was her wedding dress. to complete the tradition, the bride wore diamond and pearl earrings lent to her by older sister emilyBlair James Brown and her something blue, was her grandmother’s blue pearl ring which she wore on her right hand.

DINNER & DANCING: the couple invited over 200 guests to the reception at Mesquite chophouse in southaven. everyone enjoyed the amazing food as well as dancing to music by ragin cagin d.J.s.

SOuRCES: bakery: the Brown Baguette southaven, Ms 662.349.7434, brownbaguette.com Photographer: kevin Barre cordova, tN kevinbarrephoto.com Florist: in Bloom New albany, Ms 662.534.8188 Wedding Planner: None, but special thanks to Jamie smith, the square cupboard 662.449.2686, thesquarecupboard.com/

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angelique renee davis

& Jonathan gove pittman August 14, 2011 THE PROPOSAL: Jonathan proposed to angie on the evening of July 16th, 2010. angie had just arrived home from an exhausting week of work in los angeles and Jonathan met angie at the airport and surprised her with a massage and relaxing night out at the river inn located in Memphis. “Jonathan always surprised me with a gift after a long trip. this time, he said no jewelry, so i naturally assumed the surprise gift was a cuisinart food processor that i had been eyeing for some time,” says angie. as the couple was getting ready for dinner, Jonathan presented angie with a small box. angie says she was immediately thrown off since Jonathan had said no jewelry this time. the small box contained a beautiful pair of earrings from her favorite designer. after dinner at the inn, Jonathan suggested they go to the rooftop to finish their wine and enjoy the view overlooking the Mississippi river. “we watched an exciting lighting show across the river and then, surprised, the next thing i know, he’s down on one knee presenting a gorgeous ring and a proposal in marriage,” says angie.

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING bORROWED & SOMETHING bLuE: in remembrance of her mother, the bride wore a pair of her mom’s favorite diamond earrings. keeping with the tradition of “something borrowed and something blue,” the bride wore a sapphire and gold tennis bracelet loaned to her by a best friend.

THE CEREMONy: a shared love for wine and nature-- along with close proximity to angie’s hometown of eugene, oregon-led the couple to choose sweet cheeks winery as the venue for their special day. “this was a special place for my dad and i, “ says angie. “it used to be a dairy farm; My dad would take me with him every saturday to get milk and eggs.” the winery’s location in the rolling hills of loraine Valley provided breathtaking views and a gorgeous backdrop for photographs. it was a relaxed ceremony with 100 of their closest friends and family.

DANCING THE NIGHT AWAy: the wedding party lasted well into the night as guests danced by candlelit lanterns and enjoyed spirits from some of oregon’s finest breweries. sweet cheeks pinot Noir and pinot gris were also served throughout the reception.

GOOD EATS: the couple chose their friend with rodeo steak house grill to provide southern food with a Northwest twist. the result was an array of savory hors d’ouerves including miniature bbq sliders, smoked northwest salmon and local cheeses. to give the spread a personal touch, the caterer used some of the bride’s personal recipes like her greek pasta salad and slaw.

FAVORITE PART: the couple both agree that being able to see all the people they love in one place was the best part of the day.

THE GETAWAy: the couple spent a relaxing week in the quaint, old european style city of san Miguel, Mexico. the laidback atmosphere together with the vibrant culture filled with art, music and an array of culinary experiences provided the perfect escape.

SOuRCES: bakery: sassy cupcakes eugene, or thesassycupcake.com Dress: all about weddings germantown, tN 901.755.1358

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Caterer: rodeo steak house grill Junction city, or 541.998.1197, rodeosteakjc.com Florist: shamrock flowers & gifts eugene, or 541.343.1717, shamrockflowersandgifts.net Photographer: Brittany Baker photography eugene, or 541.554.2754 Photo Processing: desoto image photography hernando, Ms 901.326.4071, desotoimage.com Venue: sweet cheeks winery eugene, or 541.349.9463, sweetcheekswinery.com

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four trends for two thousand and twelve weddings

Ideas and fun fInds for the big day

| By Kirk Houston |

Go Green

Many brides are giving up traditional wedding planning and opting for a green wedding. Choosing locally grown flowers, recycled invitations, and re-purposing old items to become centerpieces has become a popular style. By going green, couples are not only saving money, but the environment as well. The bride’s crafty creativity rather than lavish spending wows guests, and the environment doesn’t pay the price. Not all brides are capable of a totally green wedding, but many are including small touches like donations to environmental charities in their guest’s names as wedding favors or by registering for eco-friendly honeymoons.

CuP Cakes

Wedding cupcakes are touted as a great way to save money: spend a buck or two for a cupcake rather than $4 or $5 per slice for cake. It is easier for a non-professional baker to put together 150 cupcakes than trying to make an elaborate tiered cake. It’s also easier to dress up grocery store cupcakes than it is to try to make a cheap wedding cake look fancy.

Photo Booths

There are several companies who provide photo booth rental services for weddings. These photo booths are portable, stylish and sophisticated.

They provide unlimited high-resolution photos for your guests, personalized with custom graphics of your choice.

These companies also provide online photo galleries, fun props, memory books and more, to help make your event truly unforgettable.

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Every bride should be able to wear her dream dress without having to sacrifice style and elegance because of her budget. There are a number of local businesses that provide customized services to make your day special without breaking the bank. With an array of beautiful designer gowns at a fraction of the price, they specialize in new, “brides with two�, sample and consignment designer gowns with 90 percent of the gowns being brand new. All gowns are in pristine condition and are offered at up to 80 percent off retail in a wide variety of sizes, with thousands of gowns in stock.

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Hot Spots From gala events to intimate gatherings, these local venues provide excellent amenities to make your ceremony or reception a spectacular event.

Montrose Antebellum Home

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estled within stately Hickory and Oak trees on an estate that measures 160 acres, Cedar Ridge provides a beautiful facility loaded with amenities and natural beauty. Distinct pathways, a fully stocked pond and manicured gardens with an estimated 40,000 bulbs, decorate the grounds of the site. Cedar Ridge has four venues for weddings, parties or receptions and can accommodate both small parties under 50 guests as well as large

Cedar Ridge

groups of 250-300 people.

1600 Scott Rd., Coldwater 662.292.2354, cedarridgeevents.com Photography Courtesy of Cedar Ridge Events

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his picturesque New Orleans style brick courtyard in historic downtown Hernando provides an excellent spot for outdoor wedding receptions, banquets or ceremonies. Located adjacent to the courthouse, this lavishly landscaped courtyard complete with statuary and fountain is an elegant setting popular with many brides.

Panola Street - South of the square 662.429.6108, thecourtyardhernando.com Photography Courtesy of Heather Walls

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uilt for a bride in 1858, the Montrose Antebellum Home is elegance at its best. The two-story brick house features a beautiful and spacious interior with a circular stairway, parquet floors and beautiful cornices and ornate ceiling medallions. Your guests will be pleasantly surprised with the natural beauty that surrounds them. As home of the Holly Springs Garden Club, the wooded land surrounding Montrose is one of Mississippi’s largest arboretums and has provided a naturally beautiful backdrop for many bridal portraits.

335 Salem Ave., Holly Springs 901.230.3576 Photography courtesy of Jonathan Blocker with Allison Rodgers Photography

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ocated on a 120-acre farm with rolling hills and cedar tree lined fences, Cedar Hill Farm provides a scenic setting for weddings and receptions. The large old style barn with loft and wooded pavilion provides a great place for special moments with family and dancing.

Catering is done on site in their country kitchen, which serves up

fine homemade southern cooking at its best. The catering staff is suited to meet any need from buffets to full service sit-down meals.

8 Love Road, Hernando 662.429.5240, gocedarhillfarm.com Photography courtesy of Cedar Hill Farm

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ADestination Celebration

southerN hospitality iN the city of Blues | By Jaime Newsom | | Photography: Annabella Charles |

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Wedding of Dr. Jenn McLevy to John Bazzanella

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hortly after engaged, Jenn McClevy & John Bazzanella found themselves relocating across the country from California to Memphis, Tennessee for new jobs. They decided that they wanted to have a destination wedding in Memphis and treat their family and friends to a weekend of southern hospitality. The historic home, The Inn At Hunt Phelan was the perfect location for their wedding weekend of festivities.

The home is routinely referred to as one of the oldest and most historic houses in Memphis. It has billeted American presidents Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, Andrew Johnson, and Grover Cleveland, as well as Confederate President Jefferson Davis (a close

friend of the Hunt-Phelan family and Godfather to William Hunt Phelan).

Rebel generals Nathan Bedford Forrest and Leonidas Polk both stayed there, and Union General Ulysses S. Grant headquartered in the house during the summer of 1862. It is situated on Beale Street, blocks away from the Historic Beale Street District.

With the goal of ensuring their guests were treated to Memphis’ southern hospitality, after the rehearsal dinner was concluded they had all their family and friends over to their home for cocktails and desserts. Having a casual informal gathering allowed the guests to ease into the vacation mode and encouraged them to get to know one another. Since the Inn is close to numerous attractions, guests had the opportunity to take vari-

ous tours before the wedding.

Providing their guests with a memorable and special weekend was very important to Jenn and John. The ceremony took place in tent decorated with coral satin fabric and jewel toned floral designs by Haute Horticulture. Guests toured the mansion during cocktail hour while the tent was transformed for the sit down dinner. One of the most important factors in planning their wedding was to provide their guests with awesome entertainment. The idea was that guests could get up at any time during the dinner and dance if they wished. Even though they hadn’t yet lived in Memphis a year, they knew just where to go to find some of Memphis greatest talent- Beale Street! The Alford’s house band, The Kevin & Bethany

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Paige Band was the perfect choice!

To conclude the weekend festivities, the bride and groom treated their guests to a Sunday brunch at The Inn at Hunt Phelan. It was a great way to end a fabulous wedding weekend and to ensure their family and friends went home with some amazing memories of Memphis.

Tips for hosting a destination wedding: *Hire a local planner that can pull all of the details of the wedding and reception together for you. They will know which vendors that can work with your wedding weekend vision. *Book a hotel room block for your friends and families that is close to the wedding and reception site. In order to offer your out of town guests dis-

counted rates, book at least 10 rooms with the hotel. Make sure to check the online websites to see what their hotel rates are to ensure the hotel is giving you the best rate. *If your budget allows, provide transportation. If you are providing transportation, make sure you also provide an itinerary of events with pick up/drop off times. *Hospitality bags are wonderful ways of incorporating not only items that reflect the Bride and Groom, but also the destination city! *Provide information on local attractions and tours. *Give your guests a party favor that will keep them remembering the fun they had while in your destination city (e.g., for Memphis an Elvis cd). fEbruary 2012 | CLICK 73

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SOURCES: PHOTOGRAPHER: Annabella Charles Photography annabellacharlesblog.com PLANNER: Jaime N ewsom and Mi chelle H ope Social Butterflies, LLC 901.691.1849, sb-events.com CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE: Inn at Hunt Phelan 901. 525.8225, huntphelan.com

CATERER: Inn at Hunt Phelan 901. 525.8225 huntphelan.com BAKERY: Oh My Ganache 901.854.7022 ohmyganachebakery.com RENTALS: Mahaffey Tents & Party Rentals 901.457.4538 mahaffeytent.com

FLORIST: Karin Woodward Haute Horticulture 901.834.2883, hautehorticulture.com STATIONER: Jen O’Connor Designs 201.923.9011, jenoconnordesigns.com

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CALENDAR of events

FEBRUARY

Desoto Image Photography

3 Mesquite Chop House & New Belgium Brewery

Beer Dinner Mesquite Chop House, 88 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38103 Reservations Required 901.527.5337, mesquitechophouse.com

5 Mid-South Wedding Show

Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center, 11200 Goodman Rd. Olive Branch 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

901.368.6782, midsouthweddingshow.net

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DeSoto County Museum Blue Grass Music desotomuseum.org or call 662.429.8852

6 2nd Annual Mumbo Gumbo Cookoff benefittng

Porter Leath Fillin Station Grille, 4740 Venture Dr. Southaven, MS 38672 Sign up: eatdrinkboogie.com/mumbogumbocookoff 662.510.5423, fillinstationgrille.com

7 Opera Memphis Performs a Salute to Leontyne Price

Hernando Public Library, 370 W. Commerce St. Hernando, MS 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 662.393.5654, firstregional.org

9 Grape Expectations Wine Club by Grapevine Wine

Fillin Station Grille, 4740 Venture Dr. Southaven, MS 38672 662.510.5423, fillinstationgrille.com

11 Anit-Valentines Day Party with Q107.5

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BB King Blues Festival Gold Strike Casino, 1010 Casino Center Dr. 9:00 p.m. 888.245.7529, tunicatravel.com

17 - 26 DeSoto Family Theatre presents “1776�

DeSoto Civic Center Theatre, 4560 Venture Dr. 7:00 p.m. 662.470.2131, desotociviccenter.com

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Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan Gold Strike Casino, 1010 Casino Center Dr. 8:00 p.m. 888.245.7529, tunicatravel.com

18 Mojo Mardi Gras party with Ms Zeno 9-1

Fillin Station Grille, 4740 Venture Dr. Southaven, MS 38672 Jambalaya, ettoufee, fried shrimp or oysters baskets with slaw and fries Hurricanes Specials ALL weekend for Mardi Gras.

662.510.5423, fillinstationgrille.com

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Show Tunes with Southaven Wind Orchestra M. R. Dye Library, 2885 Goodman Rd. Horn Lake 5:30-7:30 p.m. visitmississippi.org

MARCH 2-4

Fillin Station Grille, 4740 Venture Dr. Southaven, MS 38672 Roasting of the Exes party! War of the Roses, Trivia, Ex-Darts (bring picture of your EX, get bulls eye & win prize from grab bag). Raffle Drawings, Valentines Chocolates, Fireball Shots 4$, Bacardi Torched Cherry & Cokes 3$, Broken Hearts Jello Shots 2$ 662.510.5423, fillinstationgrille.com

Mid-South Quarter Horse Show Tunica Expo Center, 3873 U.S. Hwy 61 N. Tunica, MS 662.363.3299, midsouthqha.net

11 Hernando Lions ClubAnnual Chili Cook-Off

27 8th Annual Taste of DeSoto

Hills of Hernando Country Club 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

662.429.7994, desotoprintin@yahoo.com

15 Febuary Wine Dinner

Mesquite Chop House, 5960 Getwell Road Ste 119 Southaven, MS 38672. 7:00 p.m. Reservations recommended 662.890.2467, mesquitechophouse.com

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Moody Blues Horseshoe Casino, 1021 Casino Center Dr. Tunica MS 800.303.7463, tunicatravel.com

Southaven Arena, 7360 Hwy 51 N. Southaven, MS 5:30-9:00 p.m. 662.893.4323, tasteofdesoto.com

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Fishes for Wishes on Tap Snowden Grove, 6025 Snowden Ln. Southaven, MS 7:00 p.m. - Midnight. Crawfish Boil, Silent Auction & live entertainment 901.598.3680 or Contact Mike Foshee at mafoshee@gmail.com

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Personal Hero: high school english teacher, clara campbell Hobby: cooking Favorite thing about living in Hernando: progressive leadership Movie you could watch over and over: two for the road your Mantra: get involved Last book you read: the conversion by ron tew Childhood ambition: clothing designer Guilty pleasure: doing absolutely nothing One thing most people don’t know about you: regret not going to law school when i got accepted Greatest achievement: raising two happy, healthy, well-adjusted children Where you take out-of-town guests: drive around town to show off good development Words or phrases you overuse: cool Ideal vacation spot: destin, fl

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CRYSTAL SPONSOR

Gold Strike Casino Resort PLATINUM SPONSORS Anonymous AT&T City of Horn Lake City of Southaven CLICK Magazine DeSoto Athletic Club DeSoto Times-Tribune Entergy First Tennessee

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre L.L.P. River City Management Group Schulz Xtruded Products, LP Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall

Bally’s Casino and Resorts Casino BancorpSouth Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Brown Missionary Baptist Church Citizens National Bank Covenant Bank DeSoto Appeal DeSoto Children’s Clinic DeSoto Magazine/ Hill Media Company Eleanor A. Gill, D.M.D Jimmy Gray Chevrolet Baker Donelson Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC BankPlus DeSoto County Bank Diageo (Crown Royal, Ketel One)

GOLD SPONSOR

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Northwest Mississippi Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, LLC Olive Branch Printing Pride Hyundai Renasant Bank Senior Care Management Solutions, Inc. SouthGroup Insurance Services The Stern Cardiovascular Foundation TKP Studios Trustmark Bank Walker, Brown & Brown, P.A.

SILVER SPONSORS Dr. Robert Seymour and Dr. Jason Parolli E & J Gallo Winery FedEx Corporation First Security Bank

Green Square Capital, LLC The Katz Organization Northcentral Electric Power Association The Children’s Dental Center

VOLUNTEER LEADERS Crystal Ball Co-Chairmen – Scott and Natasha Hollis Decorations – Diane Avent Sponsorships – David Beene Auction – Lisa Cline & Leigh Pegram Entertainment – Krickett Schmidt-Beene Volunteer Service – Joyce Haslip Food – Lisa Beene Beverages – Brad Moore Registration – Wanda Ross

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Logistics – Richard Dale Audio/Visual – James Taylor Coat Check – Janice Rutherford On-Site Transportation – Harold Rutherford Characters – Kevin Avent A very special Thank You to Lucasfilm, Ltd. and the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion!

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